Dell Latitude C840 Battery FAQ
1. How Long Will the New Dell Latitude C840 laptop battery Power the Laptop?
Battery run-time on a laptop is difficult to determine. Actual battery running time depends upon the power demands made by the equipment. The use of the screen, the hard
drive and other laptop accessories results in an additional drain upon the battery, effectively reducing its running time. The total run-
time of the battery is also dependent upon the design of the equipment. Generally, a new Hi-Capacity Dell Latitude C840 battery will run 30% to 50% longer than the old battery
did when it was new.
2. How can I maximize Dell Latitude C840 battery performance?
There are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your new battery for Dell Latitude C840 notebook:
A. Breaking In New Dell Latitude C840 Laptop battery
New battery come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use.It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new battery two to four times to allow
it to reach its maximum rated capacity.
B. Cleaning the battery contacts with alcohol will help to ensure that the battery is that a good relationship with your laptop. It is recommended that the laptop battery
should be cleaned every two months.
C. Exercise Your New buy Dell Latitude C840 Battery
Do not leave your battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a long
period of time, perform the new battery break in procedure described above.
D. Dell Latitude C840 Battery Storage
If you don't plan on using the battery for a month or more, we recommend storing it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and
metal objects. Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries will self-discharge during storage; remember to break them in before use.
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